The 2018–19 Edmonton Oilers season was the 40th season for the

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(NHL) franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, and 47th season including their play in the

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(WHA). The Oilers were eliminated from playoff contention on April 1, 2019, after the St. Louis Blues' shootout win against the

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, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season and for the twelfth time in the past thirteen seasons. As of the 2024–25 season, this is the most recent season the Oilers have missed the playoffs.

Standings

Schedule and results

Pre-season

The pre-season schedule was published on June 13, 2018.

Regular season

The regular season schedule was released on June 21, 2018.

Player statistics

As of April 6, 2019

Skaters

Goaltenders

^†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Oilers. Stats reflect time with the Oilers only.
^‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Oilers only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.

Awards and honours

Awards

Milestones

Records

* 9: An NHL record for most consecutive team goals a player has factored on to begin a season by

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(4 goals, 5 assists) on October 16, 2018.

Transactions

The Oilers have been involved in the following transactions during the 2018–19 season.

Trades

Free agents

Waivers

Contract terminations

Retirement

Signings

Draft picks

Below are the Edmonton Oilers' selections at the 2018 NHL entry draft, which was held on June 22 and 23, 2018, at the

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. Notes: # The

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' second-round pick went to the

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as the result of a trade on June 23, 2018, that sent a third and fifth-round pick both in 2018 (71st and 133rd overall) to Montreal in exchange for this pick.

References

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